what is the best Canon portrait lens that will have maximum blur background effect?

Answer 1

I would prefer 85mm f1.8


Here's an online comparison:
This guy prefers 135mm f2.0
http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/85_100_135/index.htm

He neglects to point out that the depth of field can be adjusted by closing down the aperature, thus creating better background blur.

Answer 2

Blurring the background while keeping the foreground, or in the case of a portrait, the subject in focus can be achieved by adjusting the fstop of your lens. the larger the fstop, the smaller the lens opening, eg. f16 give you a much smaller opening that f2.8. A large fstop like f16 or even f8, has a relatively small lens opening, so will tend to give you a greater depth of field, while a small fstop like f2.8 will give you a much narrower depth of field. when you focus on the subject (say the nearest cheek or the nose) then the background will be out of focus or blurred.

Also the magnification of the lens will also affect the depth of field. the longer the lens, the shorter the depth of field for the equivalent fstop. The focal length of the lens will depend on what format you are using. For example, if you are using a 35mm camera, then a focal length of about 75 to 90 f1.8 would be good for portraits. If you are using a 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 then you would want something around 125 mm f2.8 lens.

The Old Trail Hiker (and sometime amateur photo tog)

Answer 3

I've heard that the best portrait lens with the blur is the 50mm L series. Beware-- Canon has several 50mm to choose from, all the way down to $50. There are HUGE differences in these... I personally love my 28-135 IS lens, and I feel like especially in outdoor portraits that the blur background works great (I have only used the portrait setting, I have not set my own shutter speed yet). It's a decent lens and gives you more options that a set lens does.

Answer 4

If you want to stay under $500, then go with Wiki's suggestion, the 85mm f/1.8 is a great bargain, and it has a $20 rebate.

If you're willing to spend more (a lot more, like around $1500), then the Canon 50 mm f/1.2 L USM is an outstanding portrait lens. Your subject will be ultra sharp,and your background will be nicely blurred out.

Obviously Av is the mode you want to normally shoot in for portraits to ensure that blurred background. If you need to further enhance the background blur, look into Photshop.

If you're shooting digital, then I prefer a 50mm over an 85mm. The 50mm on most Canon DSLRs is film-equivelant to an 80mm. The 85mm is closer to a 135mm, which is a bit too long ofa focal length for my tastes.

Answer 5

There are a extremely various Canon lenses obtainable that are appropriate for portrait artwork, and which produce intense high quality blurred backgrounds (bokeh). you would be able to desire to the two % a extremely low-priced best lens or all and sundry of assorted staggering (and expensive) zoom lenses. inspect the links under which furnish concepts and comments for portrait & different lenses (you could click on each lens for the assessment)...and that they assist you to comprehend in the event that they have sturdy bokeh or no longer. sturdy success...purely remember a competent lens is an investment.

Answer 6

What you are talking about is called "depth of field" You get that with a "fast" lens F/2 or better, and using full aperture. I have a Canon 85 mm F/1.8 as a standard lens for most such pictures,